DNS Strength Training-1
Master the integration of DNS concepts with traditional strength training movements
Course Overview
DNS-ST1 is an introductory course designed for both strength training and medical professionals with the singular focus of equipping attendees with the skills to effectively apply the powerful concepts of DNS to traditional strength training movements such as pressing, pulling, hinging and squatting.
It is an entry-level course; as such, no prior DNS experience is required to attend.
In this course, we introduce DNS concepts to the attendees and cover application of these concepts to common strength training movements such as the deadlift, barbell press, and the squat. All movements in this course are bilateral and symmetrically loaded.
Key Highlights
- Entry-level course - no prior DNS experience required
- Focus on bilateral, sagittal plane movements
- Hands-on practical training
- CPD accredited
Course Objectives
Learning Objectives
- •Introduce fundamental DNS concepts such as functional joint centration & ontogenesis
- •Cover the anatomy and mechanics of trunk stabilization
- •Cover multiple DNS tests for trunk stability
- •Cover physiological and pathological postures
- •Workshop DNS exercises based in developmental kinesiology from newborn to approximately 6 months
- •Apply DNS concepts to common bilateral, sagittal plane, strength training movements
Learning Goals
- •Attendees will be able to apply DNS concepts to common bilateral, sagittal plane, strength training movements
- •Attendees will be able to perform basic DNS tests to properly identify instability in their patients/athletes
- •Attendees will be able to properly assess and correct respiration
- •Attendees will be able to cue and teach proper respiration
DNS Assessments Covered
Seated Diaphragm Test
Supine IAP Test
Arm Elevation Test
Quadruped (Sit-Backs, Rocking, and Rocking into 6 Months Prone)
Bear Position
Squat Assessment
Strength Training Movements Covered
Hinging
- • Romanian Deadlift (RDL)
- • Kettlebell Deadlift
- • Sumo Deadlift
- • Conventional Deadlift
- • Modified Sumo Deadlift
Squatting
- • Goblet Squat
Pressing
- • Bench Press
- • Barbell Overhead Press
- • Push-Ups
Pulling
- • Pull-Ups
- • Chin-Ups
- • Bent Row
- • Horizontal Row
Upcoming DNS Strength-1 Courses
DNS Strength-1 Sydney
Venue to be decided
DNS Strength-1 course (27 Feb-1 March 2026). Instructors: Richard Ulm DC & Hans Lindgren DC.
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EP-Group & CrossFit South Yarra
DNS Strength-1 course (13-15 March 2026) at 32 Ellis St, South Yarra, VIC 3141. Instructors: Richard Ulm DC & Hans Lindgren DC.
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Join healthcare professionals and strength trainers in learning how to integrate DNS concepts with traditional strength training movements.